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Clinging To A Scheme - The Radio Dept.
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78 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Pitchfork
    83
    As with their last two albums, Clinging to a Scheme stands to further expand the Radio Dept.'s cult. Economy has never been an issue for the band, but here, things are further tightened up.
  2. cokemachineglow
    82
    Clinging to a Scheme feels more haphazard, more Revolver (1965) than Abbey Road (1969) as it goes from searing ambience ("A Token of Gratitude") to the thicker-figured dance tracks. The album leaves you wanting more--whether this is for better or worse is one question you'll have to answer for yourself.
  3. No Ripcord
    60
    A four-year wait is inexcusable, especially when more than half of the album exudes familiarity.

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  1. AlbertoF.
    10
    It's so soft, so beautiful... just perfect, the Thurstoon Moore's sample is so awesome too.
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